Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel into Germany for a scenic cruise along the legendary Rhine. Vineyards, castles, and river cliffs unfolding like a medieval painting. Continue to the Frankfurt area for dinner and overnight. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: On the Rhine, watch the hills instead of your camera screen — the landscape is meant to be felt, not captured.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cross Germany’s countryside to Rothenburg, a perfectly preserved medieval town of timbered houses and cobbled alleys. Explore its storybook charm before continuing through Bavaria and into the Austrian Alps. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip. In Rothenburg, walk one block away from the main square. That’s where the town reveals its true quiet beauty.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive across the Alps over the Brenner Pass, descending toward the shimmering Adriatic. A boat ride into Venice offers your first glimpse of its palaces, canals, and timeless elegance. Visit a glassblowing atelier and enjoy free time to wander. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: In Venice, follow the smaller bridges — they often lead to moments of unexpected magic.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Cross Northern Italy’s plains and ascend into Switzerland’s Alpine serenity. Arrive in the Lake Lucerne region, where mountains rise like gatekeepers of peace. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: As you approach Lucerne, take a mindful breath. The Alps have a way of grounding you instantly.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Spend the morning in Lucerne’s Old Town, strolling across the Chapel Bridge and admiring colorful frescoed buildings. Optional excursions include Mount Stanserhorn’s panoramic ascent. Later, continue to Dijon, an elegant French town with medieval architecture and golden, lantern-lit evenings. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: In Lucerne, walk along the Reuss River just after sunrise. The water reflects a sense of calm that lingers.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Travel north to Paris and discover its icons on a guided afternoon tour, from the grand boulevards to the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe or the Louvre Museum, to the shimmering Seine. Consider an optional evening excursion to Montmartre, the city’s bohemian hill crowned by Sacré-Coeur. Overnight at your hotel.

Insider’s Tip: Montmartre is best experienced slowly; let its stairways set the pace.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your European journey concludes with breakfast. Hold onto the impressions gathered across seven nations — each one now woven into your personal story.

Insider’s Tip: Before leaving Paris, take one last deep breath outdoors. Paris has a way of staying with you.